Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder in which sufferers are obsessed with food and being thin. There are some people that are bent on becoming so thin that may result to measures such as self-starvation. Anorexics are underweight and may even be skeletally thin and still think that they are fat. To lose weight or prevent weight gain, individuals with anorexia may exercise excessively or starve themselves. In addition to the fact that anorexia centres around food, it is also seen as a way to try to cope with emotional problems, a desire for control and perfectionism and sufferers often equate their self-worth with how thin they are. It is commonly seen in teenagers as the condition usually starts during this period. The condition is more common in women but boys and men may also be affected. Anorexia could be difficult to overcome but with treatment and a healthier perception of self, healthy eating habits may return and there could be a reversal of the serious complications that may be associated with the condition

Allure Styles Icons Award which held last week was well attended by celebrities, personalities in Government, Public and Entertainment Industry.

The second Allure Style Icons Awards, which held at the Atlantic Beach Centre in Victoria Island last Sunday, again reinforced what is already known about Nigerian women; where they lead others follow when it comes to trends..

Two words that always pop up in the fashion lexicon are the words, fashion itself and then style. Over the years, both words are often used interchangeable as if they mean the same thing. However, between fashion and style is a very thin line but a very distinct one that people sometimes don’t notice.

Are you being honest with yourself?
I’d like us to take an even deeper look at honesty this week. We want others to be honest with us yet we often overlook one crucial factor: we forget that we often deceive others and more important we often deceive ourselves. So how can we become more honest with ourselves?